Okla Jones

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The official trailer for TYLER PERRY’S DIVORCED SISTAS has arrived, teasing fans with a dynamic new chapter in the SISTAS universe. Streaming exclusively on BET+ starting Tuesday, June 10—following a sneak peek preview on BET after the 2025 BET Awards—this original series brings fresh energy to the beloved franchise.

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Jennia Fredrique and Sol Aponte of Art Melanated. Credit: Luc-Richard Photography In the heart of Los Angeles, a dynamic duo is reshaping the art world. Sol Aponte and Jennia Fredrique Aponte, the visionary founders of Art Melanated, have created a platform that not only showcases the brilliance of Black artists, but also challenges the traditional boundaries of the art industry.

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Ahead of “Culture’s Biggest Night,” BET has revealed that entertainment titans Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Kirk Franklin, and Snoop Dogg will each receive the BET Ultimate Icon Award at the upcoming BET Awards. The prestigious honor, which celebrates their decades of groundbreaking contributions to music, entertainment, advocacy, and community impact, will be presented during the live broadcast on June 9. Hosted by Kevin Hart, this year’s ceremony is shaping up to be a star-studded affair.

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This June, Netflix is serving up a dynamic mix of classics, thrillers, comedies, and documentaries that spotlight Black excellence both in front of and behind the camera. From the return of blockbuster hits like The Equalizer, to the mind-bending horror of Jordan Peele’s Us, there’s no shortage of cinematic gems.

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Cradled by the gentle hills of Sonoma County, Sanford Biggers’ Oracle has found a new home at The Donum Estate—a sanctuary of art and nature. At 25 feet tall and weighing over 15,000 pounds, the piece—an iconic work from Biggers’ Chimera series—joins The Donum Collection, one of the world’s largest accessible private sculpture collections. But this isn’t just another installation for the acclaimed artist; it marks a homecoming of sorts, both for the artwork and Biggers himself.